About SEMKA

Samurai = Honourable Japanese WarriorEnlighten = Reaching Of Ones GoalsMushin = Clear MindKarate = Wado-RyuAcademy = School of Excellence Samurai Enlighten Mushin Karate Academy (S.E.M.K.A.) is under the direction of Sensei P.D. Elliott 7th Dan in the style of Wado-Ryu Karate.This group consists of like minded Instructors who want to train and develop Wado Ryu as taught by the Founder Master Hironori Ohtsuka.Apart from Wado-Ryu Karate other aspects within S.E.M.K.A. are taught including Self-Defence, Healing, Tai Chi, Tensho Chi and Meditation.

SEMKA students' code of conduct: 1. As a student of Wado-Ryu Karate I strive to understand the ‘WAY’, to practice this art to the best of my ability, and to commit myself to the training2. By respecting myself I respect all others 3. By knowing myself 4. By never breaking a promise 5. By not speaking ill of others 6. By not being afraid of anything 7. By respecting the opinions of others8. By having compassion and understanding for everyone 9. By never forgetting to be appreciative 10. Never lose my "Beginner's Sprit"

Within the S.E.M.K.A. syllabus you learn traditional Wado-Ryu as taught by the late founder Master Hironori Ohtsuka. This consists of Basics, blocking and countering techniques, which would enable one to cope with all types of situations. A series of movements called Kata (form) is performed against imaginary attackers and can be practised on one's own. Once the Katas have been learnt they can be used to keep aerobically fit. Within the syllabus is a self defence system, which teaches the student how to use their skills against attacks, which are used on the street. Karate is a form of self defence but the real essence of Wado Ryu is to train hard yet search for a mental condition where martial arts need not be used. Within the syllabus adults are taught awareness of different situations and personal safety practices.

About Wado Ryu Karate

Wado-Ryu which means The Way of Peace and Harmony was developed by Hironori-Ohtsuka, to whom we owe a great debt of gratitude.This form of Martial Arts is experienced through an open focused mind, alert awareness and a committed approach.Wado Ryu is a style of Karate developed by Ohtsuka-Hironori 10th Dan Meijin (AD1892-1982). Wado combines traditional Japanese Budo, Okinawan Shuri-te (To-de) and Shinto-Yoshin-ryu Jujutsu, and was recognised as an independent style in 1934. Wado-ryu is reputed to be one of the fastest and most efficient forms of Karate in the world; emphasis includes the fundamental principles and concepts of 'Nagasu, Inasu, Noru, and Irimi'. The founder was responsible for introducing partner-work routines to Karate. Wado-ryu was also the first style of Karate to practise Jiyu-gumite (free-fighting) as part of the training. There are estimated to be over 350,000 Wado-ryu practitioners in Europe alone.

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